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MOTHERTONGUE

· 7 min · Not rated

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Mothertongue is a dance film that sheds light on the shared and personal experiences of parenthood. It speaks truthfully to the often dark and multilayered narratives, whilst celebrating the sheer power and moments of incomparable joy. It seeks to challenge the expectations of how a mother can behave, and explores the often unspoken emotions, unpaid labour, physical transitions, guilt, rage, sexuality, isolation and unrealistic expectations. It is intimate, contradictory and unapologetic.

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Directors
Darcy Wallace
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Girls In Film
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Temitope Ajose-Cutting
Steph McMann
Hannah Shepherd

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